Power for All: Pawa Up Naija Lights Homes, Drives Energy Literacy in Lagos Pilot

A new grassroots initiative in Lagos is putting power directly into homes while teaching Nigerians how to better understand and manage it.

The new electricity support programme is taking root as Pawa Play Digital Limited, in partnership with Kosofe Local Government Area, launches a token-based intervention aimed at easing energy access for vulnerable households and promoting electricity literacy.

The initiative, tagged Pawa Up Naija, was officially launched on April 2, 2026, at Kosofe Local Government in Ogudu, Lagos, with Moyosore Ogunlewe, executive chairman, serving as chief host.

At the flag-off, 100 pre-verified low-income households received ₦10,000 worth of prepaid electricity tokens, credited directly to their meters. Positioned as Nigeria’s first structured electricity token palliative scheme, the programme is designed not just as short-term relief but as a scalable model with plans to reach all 774 local government areas nationwide.

Describing the initiative as timely, Ogunlewe noted that access to reliable electricity remains inconsistent for many Nigerians. He added that the pilot phase will target 1,000 homes across Lagos State, with Kosofe serving as the starting point.

Beyond immediate financial support, organisers say the programme is built around long-term empowerment through energy education.

Programme coordinator, Olugbo Adeyemi, stressed that electricity is not just about supply, but also about understanding how the system works. He explained that the initiative aims to help everyday Nigerians grasp the power value chain and their role within it.

He also highlighted electricity theft and meter bypass as major challenges in the sector, noting that awareness and responsible consumption are just as important as access to power.

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For beneficiaries, the tokens offer immediate relief amid rising energy costs and erratic supply. However, stakeholders maintain that the broader goal is to drive sustainable change.

Michael Olubo described electricity as central to daily life, linking it to productivity, education, and economic inclusion. According to him, power remains critical for running businesses and enabling children to study effectively.

Also speaking, Chika Ejindu emphasized the importance of efficient and safe energy use at the household level. She warned that poor wiring and inefficient consumption can significantly increase costs and reduce the benefits of available power.

Organisers say the Kosofe rollout marks the first phase of a broader roadmap to reach 1,000 homes across Lagos, with a long-term vision of expanding across Nigeria.

Backed by Pawa Play Digital Limited, the initiative reflects a growing push for grassroots-driven solutions in the country’s power sector combining financial support with education to deliver lasting impact.